Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200G) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-J200G firmware?
J200GDCU2ARL1, released January 7, 2019 with Android 5.1.1. It is a feature update on bootloader binary 2. The archive holds 20 official builds across 6 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J2 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since January 2019, so Android 5.1.1 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Can I downgrade the SM-J200G firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. In the archive the binary of this model rose from 1 to 2:
- Binary 2 — since Oct 2016
- Binary 1 — since Sep 2015
A phone already on binary 2 rejects builds with a lower binary in Odin ("SW REV CHECK FAIL"), so it can go back to an earlier Android version only if that version has a binary 2 build. How to read a build number.
All SM-J200G firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J200GDCU2ARL1
Feature update
|
2 | INS | 5.1.1 |
2019-01-07 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARL1
Feature update
|
2 | INS | — |
2019-01-04 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARL1
Feature update
|
2 | NPB | — |
2019-01-04 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | BKD | 5.1.1 |
2018-12-27 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARL1
Feature update
|
2 | INS | 5.1.1 |
2018-12-19 | Download |
|
J200GDCU2ARL1
Feature update
|
2 | INS | 5.1.1 |
2018-12-19 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARL1
Feature update
|
2 | NPB | 5.1.1 |
2018-12-19 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | BNG | 5.1.1 |
2018-12-17 | Download |
|
J200GDCU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | INS | — |
2018-12-03 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | INS | — |
2018-12-03 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | NPL | 5.1.1 |
2018-11-20 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | SLK | 5.1.1 |
2018-11-20 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | INS | 5.1.1 |
2018-10-17 | Download |
|
J200GDCU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | INS | 5.1.1 |
2018-10-17 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | INS | 5.1.1 |
2018-10-17 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARJ6
Feature update
|
2 | BKD | 5.1.1 |
2018-10-17 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARD2
Feature update
|
2 | SLK | 5.1.1 |
2018-04-26 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARD2
Feature update
|
2 | INS | 5.1.1 |
2018-04-26 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARD2
Feature update
|
2 | INS | 5.1.1 |
2018-04-26 | Download |
|
J200GDDU2ARD2
Feature update
|
2 | NPL | 5.1.1 |
2018-04-26 | Download |
Latest SM-J200G Firmware by Region
The newest build for each region (CSC) code. Not sure which region your phone uses? See the CSC code guide.
| Region | Latest build | Bit | Android | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKD | J200GDDU2ARJ6 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-12-27 |
| BNG | J200GDDU2ARJ6 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-12-17 |
| INS | J200GDCU2ARL1 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2019-01-07 |
| NPB | J200GDDU2ARL1 | 2 | — | 2019-01-04 |
| NPL | J200GDDU2ARJ6 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-11-20 |
| SLK | J200GDDU2ARJ6 | 2 | 5.1.1 | 2018-11-20 |
Older SM-J200G Builds (Archive)
42 earlier builds from the samdb.org catalogue. They are not in the download list above; the link searches for the build on the partner site.
| Build / PDA | Bit | Month | Regions (CSC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J200GDDU2ARD1 | 2 | Apr 2018 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2ARD2 | 2 | Apr 2018 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2ARD1 | 2 | Apr 2018 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2ARC1 | 2 | Mar 2018 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2ARC1 | 2 | Mar 2018 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2ARB2 | 2 | Feb 2018 | BNG, INS, NPL, SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU2ARB1 | 2 | Feb 2018 | XID | Find |
| J200GDDU2ARA3 | 2 | Jan 2018 | INS, NPL, SLK | Find |
| J200GDCU2ARA3 | 2 | Jan 2018 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2AQL1 | 2 | Dec 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2AQL1 | 2 | Dec 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2AQJ3 | 2 | Oct 2017 | SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU2AQJ2 | 2 | Oct 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2AQJ2 | 2 | Oct 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2AQI7 | 2 | Sep 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2AQH3 | 2 | Aug 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2AQH3 | 2 | Aug 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2AQF3 | 2 | Jun 2017 | INS, SLK | Find |
| J200GDCU2AQF3 | 2 | Jun 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2AQE2 | 2 | May 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2AQE2 | 2 | May 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2AQD2 | 2 | Apr 2017 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2APL7 | 2 | Dec 2016 | INS, SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU2APL1 | 2 | Dec 2016 | XID | Find |
| J200GDCU2APL6 | 2 | Dec 2016 | INS | Find |
| J200GDCU2APL1 | 2 | Dec 2016 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU2APJ1 | 2 | Oct 2016 | XID | Find |
| J200GDDU1APH5 | 1 | Aug 2016 | INS, SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU1APG4 | 1 | Jul 2016 | XID | Find |
| J200GDCU1APG2 | 1 | Jul 2016 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU1APE6 | 1 | May 2016 | INS, SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU1APE2 | 1 | May 2016 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU1APD5 | 1 | Apr 2016 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU1APB1 | 1 | Feb 2016 | INS, SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU1APA1 | 1 | Jan 2016 | SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU1AOL4 | 1 | Dec 2015 | INS | Find |
| J200GDDU1AOK1 | 1 | Nov 2015 | INS, SLK, XID | Find |
| J200GDDU1AOJ4 | 1 | Oct 2015 | XID | Find |
| J200GDDU1AOJ3 | 1 | Oct 2015 | INS, SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU1AOJ1 | 1 | Oct 2015 | INS, SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU1AOIA | 1 | Sep 2015 | INS, SLK | Find |
| J200GDDU1AOI3 | 1 | Sep 2015 | INS, SLK | Find |
How to Flash SM-J200G Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy J2 into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Pick a build with Bit 2 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.